By Sara Beth Williams–
A new coffee roasting company celebrated a grand opening this weekend at the Marketplace at Birdcage in Citrus Heights.
Black Sails Coffee Lounge celebrated its official opening day on Saturday, July 12, with a small crowd gathering for a ribbon cutting ceremony in front of the shop.
The new cafe is located at 5925 Birdcage Centre Ln., Suite 102, just behind and across from Jamba Juice. The cafe specializes in espresso drinks, cold brew, hot coffee and tea, in addition to pastries. The company also sells specialty coffee beans online, in-store, and at local markets throughout the Sacramento region.
“We’re really looking forward to being part of the community,” co-owner Sean McCullough said prior to cutting the ribbon, adding that he hopes the space will be a great place for people to come hang out, study, go on dates and otherwise enjoy.
A long line of patrons filled the inside of the shop following the ribbon cutting.
The interior features two spaces, one in the front, and one behind a dividing wall, with tables for patrons, and a mural of sailing ships almost completed. Co-owner Anthony Pulido said more decor and lettering will be added to the black walls in the coming weeks.
Pulido said Friday the shop had a soft opening for family and friends and that they have received good reception from customers regarding the space.
“I think a lot of people are going to be loving that there’s a coffee shop in the center of birdcage again,” Pulido said, adding that McCullough worked at the Starbucks which was formerly adjacent to birdcage for years.
Black Sails Coffee Roasters isn’t the only coffee roasting company with the desire to open a permanent location in Citrus Heights.
Station Coffee Roasters announced plans to open a location in Citrus Heights on their Instagram account in April 2024. But progress has been slow for the Station Coffee Roasters’ eventual new location on the corner of Mariposa Avenue and Antelope Road.
Other recent coffee shops have also been either approved or are awaiting approval by the city, include a recently proposed Dutch Bros for the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Grand Oaks Boulevard, and two new Starbucks locations, one on Auburn Boulevard near the northern border, and one at Stock Ranch Plaza.
